1996 Dodge Avenger ES review from North America
"When it's not in the shop it's a heck of a car!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Fuel Pump replaced!
Water Pump replaced!
O2 sensors replaced!
EGR Valve replaced!
Transmission rebuilt!
Air Conditioner and Passenger side door lock replaced!
It's been sitting in the driveway since September 2004 because rack and pinion (power steering rack) needs to be replaced!
Battery must be replaced every 9 months.
General comments?
Lumbar support in drivers seat is nice, but I wouldn't want to travel a long distance in either one of the passenger seats, front or back.
The turning radius sucks big time. But the acceleration makes up for it. Getting on the freeway rocks! I can go from 0 to 80 by the time I merge into freeway traffic and I absolutely love the handling in a curve.
There is a film over the headlights that I can't get off.
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| A great car, with horribly expensive problems |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Model year | 1996 |
| Year of manufacture | 1996 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.5 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 21000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 65000 miles |
| Previous car | Nissan Sentra |
| Date of Entry | 16th January, 2005 |